Session Profile: Andre Hanimägi
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
2025-04-15
Political Position
The political position is critical, focusing on the quality of government activity and procedural deficiencies. Support is given to the development of the digital state and judicial reform (within the framework of "Estonia 2035"), but there is strong opposition to the violation of social dialogue in labor law amendments and the inefficient transposition of competition law. The primary focus is on protecting citizens' security, sense of justice, and the reliability of the rule of law. The political framework is rather results- and values-based, demanding the prevention of errors instead of the creation of bureaucracy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of legislation, court procedures, and digital law. They are particularly authoritative on the principles of social dialogue, the transposition of European Union directives (the Competition Directive), and the fight against fraud amplified by artificial intelligence. The speaker employs specific terminology and references (e.g., European Court of Justice rulings, administrative and county court proceedings, latent defects).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and critical, highlighting procedural flaws and the erosion of trust. It employs both logical arguments (referencing the Labour Inspectorate, the National Audit Office, and fines) and a strong moral appeal, especially concerning human rights violations and the public sense of justice (the Pihlakodu case). The tone is predominantly concerned and demanding, urging substantive analysis and engagement.
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Activity Patterns
The strategy is focused on debating the minister during the plenary session and initiating specific intra-parliamentary measures. This includes submitting a formal query to the government and proposing that the Prosecutor General be heard by the Legal Affairs Committee. Furthermore, proposals are being made to establish new action plans spanning multiple ministries.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the government and the Ministry of Justice, citing the violation of social dialogue, ineffective legislative drafts, and a bureaucratic approach. The criticism is intense, focusing on both procedural and substantive errors, such as the conflict with the European Court of Justice ruling found within the draft Employment Contracts Act. Furthermore, the state's initial statements regarding the Pihlakodu case are also criticized for having offended the public's sense of justice.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker stresses the necessity of comprehensive engagement in the legislative process, particularly regarding social dialogue with social partners and trade unions. Looking ahead, wide-ranging cooperation is foreseen between ministries, the police, the Financial Supervisory Authority, telecommunications companies, and banks for the development of an anti-fraud action plan.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on issues concerning the national legal framework, the standing of the digital state, and the transposition of European Union directives. The topics addressed (e.g., hidden defects in real estate, fraud, labor law) affect the entirety of Estonian society. Specific regional or local topics are not included.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of protecting both consumers and sellers from latent defects in real estate transactions. There is strong support for maintaining social dialogue with trade unions and employers within the field of labor law. It opposes inefficient regulations that fragment procedures and slow down the operations of the Competition Authority.
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Social Issues
The focus is on protecting human rights and dignity, particularly for vulnerable individuals (citing the Pihlakodu case), and criticizing the state's reaction, which undermines the public's sense of justice. It deems the fight against fraud and cybercrime crucial, as these threaten both the elderly and digitally aware youth, demanding the strengthening of criminal justice tools.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward improving the quality of lawmaking and amending specific laws. Priorities include revising the amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, improving the Competition Act, and developing an action plan by the Ministry of Justice aimed at preventing fraud, strengthening criminal law, and simplifying the process for compensating victims for damages. It also calls for a review of the legislation regarding hidden defects in real estate.
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